| Full Name: | Michael Ranzenhofer |
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| Office: | State Senate (NY) - District 61, Republican, Conservative, Independence |
| First Elected: | 11/04/2008 |
| Last Elected: | 11/06/2012 |
| Gender: | Male |
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| Family: | Wife: Susan; 2 Children: Lisa, David |
| Home City: | Amherst, NY |
Summary
Senator Michael Ranzenhofer
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion
- Abortion and Reproductive
- Agriculture and Food
- Animals and Wildlife
- Arts, Entertainment, and History
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Elections
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Conservative
- Crime
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drugs
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy
- Environment
- Executive Branch
- Federal, State and Local Relations
- Foreign Affairs
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Operations
- Guns
- Health and Health Care
- Housing and Property
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Judicial Branch
- Labor Unions
- Legislative Branch
- Liberal
- Marriage, Family, and Children
- Military Personnel
- National Security
- Science
- Senior Citizens
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade
- Transportation
- Unemployed and Low-Income
- Veterans
- Women
Recent Key Votes
S 2230 - Establishes Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement
Legislation (Nay)
Jan. 14, 2013 - Expands the definition of a prohibited assault weapon to include any semiautomatic rifle, shotgun, or pistol that has the ability to support at least ...
S 7722A - Authorizes Special Education Tuition Reimbursement
Legislation (Yea)
June 21, 2012 - Requires school districts to consider the home life and family background of a special education student when determining what school would provide the appropriate ...
S 1707A - Authorizes Professional Mixed Martial Arts Events
More Key Votes
Legislation (Yea)
April 18, 2012 - Requires the State Athletic Commission to make rules and regulations for mixed martial arts events including, but not limited to, the following (Sec. 2): ...
Recent Public Statements
Governor Cuomo Reduces Size of Government by Signing Bills to Eliminate More Than 120 Inactive Local Authorities and Agencies
Aug. 16, 2012 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed two bills that will eliminate 28 local public authorities and 95 urban renewal and industrial development agencies that are ...
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Help Protect Students from Cyberbullying
July 9, 2012 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation that will help protect students from cyberbullying as well as other forms of harassment, bullying, and discrimination. The ...
Issue Position: A Strong Voice for Our Community
More Public Statements
Oct. 11, 2012 - As a small business owner, Mike understands the negative impact excessive government spending and high taxes can have on families and small businesses. That is ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-2012 | New York National Federation of Independent Business Positions | 86% |
| 2012 | Conservative Party of New York State Positions | 80% |
| 2012 | EPL-Environmental Advocates Positions | 28% |
Campaign Finances
| Top industry | Uncoded ($93,016.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Michael Ranzenhofer refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
Project Vote Smart does not permit the use of its name or programs in any campaign activity including advertising, debates, and speeches.
Contact Information
Capitol Email
ranz@nysenate.gov
Capitol Webmail
http://www.nysenate.gov/senator/michael-h-ranzenhofer/contact
Capitol Website
http://www.nysenate.gov/senator/michael-h-ranzenhofer
Capitol
188 State Street
Room 848 Legislative Office Building
Albany, NY 12247
Phone: 518-455-3161
Fax: 518-426-6968
District
8203 Main Street, Suite 4
Williamsville, NY 14221
Phone: 716-631-8695
Fax: 716-634-4321
